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16 storiesJAC and HIMA respond after Dongchedi test reports Zunjie V800 brake pedal bracket broke
Dongchedi (懂车帝) tested three Zunjie (尊界) V800 MPVs and said a brake pedal bracket broke when stepped on during 100-0 km/h emergency braking, reports said on October 8. JAC Motors said it was investigating and testing and would issue an offi…
GAC to buy FAW's 50% stake in FAW Toyota with shares under three-way pact with Toyota
China FAW, Toyota and GAC Group signed a new strategic cooperation framework agreement in Guangzhou on October 8. Under the deal, GAC will acquire FAW's 50% stake in FAW Toyota by issuing shares, after which FAW Toyota will keep operating a…
Porsche to cut model derivatives by about 20% and raise top-model prices about 20%
Porsche plans to cut the number of model derivatives by about 20% and aims to raise the average price of its top models by about 20% in the medium term under its "Sportwagenschmiede 35" strategy. The plan also includes a model line above th…
BYD says flash-charging model orders strong, prioritises second-gen Blade battery ramp-up
BYD said on October 9 that order demand for its flash-charging models is strong and that its first goal is to speed up the capacity ramp-up of its second-generation Blade battery. The company said it aims to raise delivery capacity, and tha…
Beijing plan calls for stronger new-energy vehicle promotion and used-car trade
Beijing's government issued a 15th Five-Year Plan-period consumption strategy calling for greater promotion of new-energy vehicles. It also seeks easier used-car transactions and development of repair, insurance and other automotive service…
Lucid Q3 output falls to 2,954 vehicles; deliveries reach 3,806
Lucid Group produced 2,954 vehicles and delivered 3,806 in the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, with deliveries exceeding production as the company continued a planned inventory reduction. Output fell 54% year on year, a third straig…
Mercedes-Benz recalls 30,064 US vehicles over front brake-hose leak risk
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 30,064 vehicles because front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid, extending stopping distances and increasing crash risk, Chinese outlets reported citing NHTSA. Dealers will replace the front brake h…
Porsche to cut 9,000 jobs and 40% of management roles under new mid-term strategy
Porsche presented its "Sportwagenschmiede '35" strategy at a capital markets day at its Weissach R&D centre on October 7, including an agreement with employee representatives to cut 9,000 jobs and plans to reduce management positions by 40%…
FAW Toyota denies exit and big price-cut rumours, reserves right to legal action
FAW Toyota Motor Sales Co. said on 5 October that online claims it may “completely exit the historical stage” and of “big Toyota price cuts” are untrue, and that it reserves the right to pursue legal action. The statement followed a strateg…
Global pure gasoline car share of new-car sales falls below 50% for first time
Mobility Global data show pure gasoline cars accounted for 49% of global new-car sales in the first half of 2026, the first time the share has fallen below half and down from 73% in 2021. Gasoline-only sales fell 10% to 20.25 million units,…
Rivian discloses $1 billion, 10-year loan from Volkswagen Group at 6.03% fixed rate
US electric vehicle maker Rivian disclosed in a regulatory filing on October 7 that it has obtained a 10-year, $1 billion loan from Volkswagen Group at a fixed annual interest rate of 6.03%. The loan is non-recourse to Rivian, is secured by…
XPeng names its robotaxi business XPENG YOYO, launches ride-hailing mini program
XPeng Group's robotaxi business has been officially named "Xiaopeng Youyou" (小鹏悠游) in Chinese and "XPENG YOYO" in English, XPeng said on 8 October. IT Home reported that a mini program called "Xiaopeng YOYO Zidong Jiashi" (小鹏 YOYO 自动驾驶, "XP…
Rolls-Royce CEO says China market vital as Shanghai bespoke centre revenue climbs
Rolls-Royce chief executive Chris Brownridge said China is essential to the carmaker, which has held the position of its second-largest market worldwide for years, and that the company keeps investing there to serve Chinese customers. He ci…
BMW plans to bring MINI Countryman Untamed Edition to China in 2027
BMW Group said on October 8 that the MINI Countryman Untamed Edition special edition is planned to be introduced to the Chinese market in 2027. IT Home reported that the car, based on the new-generation MINI Countryman, made its global debu…
China highway EV charging up 48% over National Day holiday, ministry data shows
Charging sessions at Chinese highway charging facilities reached 2,968,600 in the first three days of the National Day holiday, a daily average of 989,500 and up 48.41% from a year earlier, while charging volume rose 49.39% to 71.6193 milli…
Porsche unveils 2035 strategy with up to 30% job cuts and a return to combustion cars
Porsche on 7 October announced its "Sportwagenschmiede'35" strategy aimed at 2035, under which it plans to cut up to 30% of jobs, including 40% of management positions, and return to combustion-engine cars, IT Home and QbitAI reported. The …